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Undermining opposition fuels rise in terrorism

Undermining opposition fuels rise in terrorism
The Bangladesh government is continuously making its efforts to undermine the political opposition that is likely to help the trans-national terrorist groups to expand their presence in Bangladesh, United States National Intelligence chief has said. Bangladesh government’s continuing efforts to undermine the political opposition in Bangladesh will probably provide openings for trans-national terrorist groups to expand their presence in the country, said James R Clapper, Director of National Intelligence. He was testifying at an open hearing on ‘Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community’ organised by the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in Washington on Tuesday. “Hasina and other government…

Diplomats briefed on airport security

Diplomats briefed on airport security

Bangladesh has apprised diplomats of six developed countries of the security system currently in place at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon detailed the steps taken by the government with regard to ensuring security of the country’s main…
Demand for declaring Jessore as new division

Demand for declaring Jessore as new division

People of Jessore district under the banner of Jessore Bibhag Andolon Parshad (Jessore Division Movement Committee) demanded declaration of Jessore as division. They also urged the government not to include Magura district in the proposed Faridpur division.. The demand came from a press briefing yesterday…
The possibility of international military intervention in Libya

The possibility of international military intervention in Libya

Will international military intervention against the Islamic State (IS) group after Iraq and Syria, now take place in conflict-ridden Libya as well? Western big powers including the United States (US), Britain and France are openly and actively considering such a move. But it appears that they are reluctant…
Frequent fire breakouts in Dhaka: Where are we going wrong?

Frequent fire breakouts in Dhaka: Where are we going wrong?

Well, almost everywhere! Over the last couple of months, fire is breaking out in different parts of Dhaka city, in residential areas, industrial complexes or in slums. Fire has been a recurring news in recent weeks. Fire erupted in slums in Rayerbazar and in Tejgaon Colony last week and at the time…
Mostafijur for flourishing talent of children

Mostafijur for flourishing talent of children

Primary and Mass Education Minister Mohammad Mostafijur Rahman MP yesterday said the authorities concerned should ensure proper caring and opportunity to flourish the latent and inner potentialities of school students, reports BSS. “Many talented children are being deprived of getting proper chance…
Business council to be formed 
to boost trade with EU: Tofail

Business council to be formed to boost trade with EU: Tofail

Aiming at increasing trade with European Union (EU), Bangladesh will soon form a ‘business council’ with European countries to help boost trade and investment ties with the European Union (EU), commerce minister Tofail Ahmed said. The council will be constituted with eight European countries’…
Climate change ‘forcing species to move’

Climate change �forcing species to move�

AFP, SYDNEY: Warming temperatures are causing about half of the world’s plants and animals to move location, an international conference in Australia heard Wednesday, with every major type of species affected. Camille Parmesan, an expert from Britain’s Plymouth University on how climate…
‘Chitrangada’ to be staged at Boi Mela tomorrow

�Chitrangada� to be staged at Boi Mela tomorrow

Swapnadal, one of the most vibrant theatre troupes in the country, is going to stage a public show of its much-acclaimed production titled ‘Chitrangada’ at Amar Ekushey Boi Mela tomorrow. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, with the support of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation, has arranged…
Buoyant Bangladesh await first final berth

Buoyant Bangladesh await first final berth

Bangladesh Under 19s will represent the country in its first ever semi-final match in any level’s cricket as they take on West Indies today in the youth World Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The second semi-final, starting on 9 am will be aired live. Standing on the brink of a historical…
Boosting fish production prospect bright

Boosting fish production prospect bright

 Live fishes especially the major carps are being sold at Rajshahi markets for the last couple of years and the practice is being adjudged as bright instance for the country, reports BSS. When the people in general are anxious over frequent mixing of formalin with fishes and fruits the good practice…
Full implementation of CHT treaty soon

Full implementation of CHT treaty soon

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government is sincerely working to fully implement the CHT Treaty soon as it was signed on December 2, 1997, reports UNB.  The prime minister said this while responding to a question from independent MP Ushatan Talukder during the PM’s question-answer…
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